Things to do in Cairns for self travelers

Australia's wildlife is like nothing else on Earth – that goes for life down under the waves too! _Sea_ for yourself, with a ticket to the jaw-dropping Cairns Aquarium: a sprawling, ultra-modern facility housing 16,000 incredible animals in 70 unique habitats – far out! Witness fearsome shark feedings, get hands-on at the marine and reptile touch tanks, see stingrays, sawfish, pythons, seahorses, turtles, moray eels, a kaleidoscope of stunning tropical fish, and lots more.

As night falls on the Great Barrier Reef, a busy underwater world comes alive. Corals emit a soft light, reef fish hide, and predators begin their hunt. Nearby, coastal forests also become active with reptiles, amphibians, and insects emerging to find food. The 'Night at the Aquarium' tour offers a glimpse into this nighttime world. Watch as these creatures go about their lives. The tour ends with a two-course dinner at Dundee’s restaurant, where you can enjoy the view of the aquatic life.